Testimonials

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"I think you get more freedom here and more help probably than any other transitional housing"

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"They help you get on your feet. VTC offers numerous programs. They welcome you with open arms, not looking at you as if you're some common criminal."

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"This is what's amazing. It's a collaborative effort. I've been in many situations in my life, experienced a lot. But I've never seen such amazing use of collaborative resources. It just feels good to be part of something bigger, and I'm really glad that the Veterans Transition Center is a big part of that."

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"After so many years, you truly need a support network, and VTC was more than that. They were like family, never allowing me to become overwhelmed."

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"I came here to VTC because I believed it would provide the opportunities I needed to re-enter society successfully, and it turned out to be a blessing."

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"This is the dream I had sitting on my bunk every night looking out the window. These are the things that I wanted to experience again."

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"I take the Comradeship while in that I experience while in the service because everyone here is a Veteran, they understand that."

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"I had this false fear that I was a bad person. They showed me that the truth was I wasn't a bad person. I was a person that wasn't well and needed treatment. They provided me with treatment, and it changed my life."

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"Coming through here helped me buy my car, helped me with my furry four-legged son whose name is Bandit. I have an actual life out here."

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"It took into consideration all the things that a person such as myself, just getting out, trying to get acclimated to society after being out of circulation for 25 years."

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"I came to this program homeless and was able to secure housing, do some education, and come back around full circle and get a job here and so I get to continue to pay it forward and I'm really grateful for that opportunity."

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"I'm ready. I know that they prepared me. This experience has just been wonderful."

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I am a 42-year-old Veteran. I served four years in the Army, including one tour in Iraq. Since that time, I've discovered that riding a bicycle is an activity that promotes quality of health and peace of mind. Indeed while I was living in Arizona, I believed that cycling kept me sane. However, upon moving to Marina, I realized that my single gear road bike on the sandy and inclined trails was now much more arduous and dangerous. Then the VTC, and BESV changed my life. I was referred to a job working with Joby Aviation and gifted a remarkable bike that would restore my enjoyment and quality of life. I was blown away by the fact that not only was this a sleek and extremely sturdy electric bicycle, but it was actually big enough for me. You see I am 6'6" so it's not always easy to fit into cars, clothing, or onto bicycles. After using the simple articulation in the handlebars and seat, I was comfortable enough to ride as long as the battery would last. And last it did! With a full charge I can make the round trip of 7.2 miles round trip to and from work everyday, with even more energy to spare. I just want to say how much I love my BESV E-Bike. I'm able to ride fast with the confidence that the solid construction, electric speed, beefy tires and well illuminated lights, will help keep me safe as I work towards a better future.